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§4865. Veterinary technicians

 
A qualified person desiring registration as a veterinary
technician, as defined in section 4853, subsection 11, shall make
written submit a completed application to the board, providing
together with such information as the board requires and the
required examination and license fee pursuant to section 4863-A.

 
All veterinary technicians must reregister annually on or
before September 30th, or any other date designated by the
commissioner, and each registration must be accompanied by a
reregistration fee.

 
Sec. C-4. 32 MRSA §4865-A, sub-§8, as repealed and replaced by PL
1975, c. 740, §132, is amended to read:

 
8. Cruelty to animals. The performance of any act prohibited
by Title 17-A, section 510 inhumane or cruel act, as established
by the board and by applicable civil and criminal laws and rules
in the treatment or care of any animal;

 
PART D

 
Sec. D-1. 32 MRSA §12228, sub-§3, ¶A, as amended by PL 1999, c. 245,
§3, is repealed.

 
Sec. D-2. 32 MRSA §12228, sub-§3, ¶B, as amended by PL 1999, c. 245,
§3, is further amended to read:

 
B. After October 1, 2002, at At least 150 semester hours of
education, including a minimum 4-year baccalaureate or
higher degree conferred by a college or university
acceptable to the board, the total educational program to
include basic courses in accounting and auditing determined
to be appropriate under board rules. Rules adopted by the
board pursuant to this paragraph are routine technical rules
as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II-A 2-A; and

 
Sec. D-3. 32 MRSA §12228, sub-§10, as amended by PL 2003, c. 688, Pt.
C, §21, is further amended by amending the first paragraph to
read:

 
10. Experience. During the 5-year period immediately
following October 1, 1997, the applicant shall show that the
applicant has had 2 years of experience in the practice of public
accountancy or its equivalent, meeting requirements prescribed by
the board by rule; or, if the applicant's educational
qualifications include a masters degree conferred by a college or
university approved by the board, then only one year of
experience in that practice or its equivalent is required. After


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